Egyptian football fans have gone viral after calmly watching their national team’s match against New Zealand while a massive factory fire raged in the background.
The footage, initially suspected to be AI-generated, was later confirmed to be real, captured during a blaze at a chemical and soap factory in Qalyubia, Egypt, which burned for nearly 10 hours.
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Despite the dramatic scene, fans remained focused on the match, with even a paramedic seen briefly watching the game between attending to duties.
Dozens of fire trucks and several ambulances were deployed, with the fire brought under control after several hours. Authorities confirmed there were no injuries or casualties.
Those who stayed were ultimately rewarded, witnessing Egypt secure their first-ever World Cup victory.
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